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Adrian Gonzalez: Dodgers Care Package For Shohei Ohtani In 2016 Resulted In Tampering Fine

Shohei Ohtani decided to join MLB after playing in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers heavily recruited Ohtani and even had former first baseman Adrian Gonzalez deliver a care package to him

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Contract Details: Blocking Minor League Assignment, Hotel Suite & More

Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history with a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The contract includes a $50 million signing bonus, luxury perks, and the ability for Yamamoto to dictate his spot on the Major League roster.

Shota Imanaga Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

Shōta Imanaga is attempting to make the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.
Imanaga is a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher with wide appeal to teams in need of rotation depth.

Reports: Rumored Giants target Imanaga heading to Cubs

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs.
Imanaga's deal will be for multiple years with an average annual value in the range of $15 million.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Former Teammate on New Dodgers Pitcher, 'He's Prepared His Whole Life For This Moment'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in addition to Shohei Ohtani, making them dominant in the 2024 offseason.
Yamamoto is highly regarded for his skills in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league and is praised as a great person by former teammate Adam Jones.

Incredible Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Ichiro Suzuki Bobblehead Released by FOCO

The newest FOCO bobblehead features three great Japanese baseball players, highlighting their transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.

Adrian Gonzalez: Dodgers Care Package For Shohei Ohtani In 2016 Resulted In Tampering Fine

Shohei Ohtani decided to join MLB after playing in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers heavily recruited Ohtani and even had former first baseman Adrian Gonzalez deliver a care package to him

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Contract Details: Blocking Minor League Assignment, Hotel Suite & More

Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history with a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The contract includes a $50 million signing bonus, luxury perks, and the ability for Yamamoto to dictate his spot on the Major League roster.

Shota Imanaga Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

Shōta Imanaga is attempting to make the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.
Imanaga is a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher with wide appeal to teams in need of rotation depth.

Reports: Rumored Giants target Imanaga heading to Cubs

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs.
Imanaga's deal will be for multiple years with an average annual value in the range of $15 million.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Former Teammate on New Dodgers Pitcher, 'He's Prepared His Whole Life For This Moment'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in addition to Shohei Ohtani, making them dominant in the 2024 offseason.
Yamamoto is highly regarded for his skills in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league and is praised as a great person by former teammate Adam Jones.

Incredible Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Ichiro Suzuki Bobblehead Released by FOCO

The newest FOCO bobblehead features three great Japanese baseball players, highlighting their transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.
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Chicago Cubs Sign Shota Imanaga To 4-Year Contract

The Chicago Cubs signed Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga to a four-year deal worth a reported $53 million.
Imanaga had offers from other teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, but ultimately chose to join the Cubs.

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga agrees to deal with Cubs after Mets, Yankees had interest

The Cubs have signed Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to add to their pitching rotation.
Imanaga has a career record of 64-50 with a 3.18 ERA in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.

Shota Imanaga Rumors: Signing With Chicago Cubs

Shōta Imanaga is signing with the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs have been searching for starting pitching all offseason.
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NPB's Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Jimmy Cordero

Relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero signs a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero was non-tendered by the Yankees and faced a season-ending suspension for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy.

NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Franchy Cordero, Albert Abreu

Franchy Cordero and Albert Abreu have both signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero has shown potential in the past with a rare combination of power and speed, but has struggled with plate discipline and strikeouts.

NPB's Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Jimmy Cordero

Relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero signs a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero was non-tendered by the Yankees and faced a season-ending suspension for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy.

NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Franchy Cordero, Albert Abreu

Franchy Cordero and Albert Abreu have both signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero has shown potential in the past with a rare combination of power and speed, but has struggled with plate discipline and strikeouts.
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Red Sox have reportedly made Yoshinobu Yamamoto a 'top priority' this offseason

The Red Sox are interested in signing Japanese pitcher Yamamoto, who is one of the top starters in the free-agent market.
Yamamoto has impressive stats, with a 1.82 ERA and 922 strikeouts in 897 innings since turning pro in Japan in 2017.

Cubs To Sign Edwin Escobar

The Cubs have signed left-hander Edwin Escobar to a contract, details unknown.
Escobar has spent the past seven seasons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball and has had impressive stats.
The Cubs bullpen is in need of upgrades.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rumors: Preference May Be To Sign With Team On West Coast

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a top Japanese pitcher, is expected to enter MLB free agency and has garnered interest from several teams.
Yamamoto has won three consecutive Sawamura Awards, the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award.
Some believe Yamamoto has a preference for signing with a team on the West Coast.
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